Can leopards change their spots?: an evaluation of the role of lawyers in medical negligence mediation

Mulcahy, Linda
(2001)
Can leopards change their spots?: an evaluation of the role of lawyers in medical negligence mediation.
International Journal of the Legal Profession, 8
(3).
pp. 203-224.
ISSN 0969-5958

Abstract

Evaluates the role of lawyers in medical negligence mediation. Challenges offered by mediation to the professional identity of lawyers; Impact of the increase in popularity of state-sanctioned mediation among politicians and civil servants to senior members of the legal profession; Question on the relevance of lawyers' training and skills to effective dispute resolution.